Video/Radio Jockey

Summary

With the unprecedented growth in the music and television industry, careers such as Video Jockey or Radio Jockey are emerging out to be some of the trending new age careers. This is a talent based field but requires one to hone his skills to achieve perfection. VJ's (Video Jockey's) today not only host music shows, but are also seen anchoring reality shows and hosting award functions. With the growth in the radio industry and variety of channels emerging, talented Radio Jockeys are also in high demand. VJ's and RJ's require high level of creativity and spontaneity while keeping their style and swagger intact

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Career Opportunities as a Video/Radio Jockey

VJs should have an in-depth knowledge about the latest trends in music. Along with introducing music video on Television, they also give some background information about the music being played. They bridge the gap between the audience and musician. Some of them specialize in a particular area or genre of music.

A Radio Jockey (or RJ) similar to video jockeys entertains listeners through the medium of radio. Each have their own style. It is a medium where there is no face to face interaction therefore it is important for Radio jockeys to engage audience by being witty, spontaneous and creative. They usually write their own scripts. RJ's may have odd hours of duty.

A Disc Jockey is someone who plays recorded song. The making of a Club Disc Jockey requires the knowledge of the mood of the intended audience, the performance setting, the preferred medium, and the development of sound manipulation.

Important Facts

Video Jockeying/Radio Jockeying isn't a degree specific course.

A Bachelor's Degree Holder (especially in Mass Communication or Journalism) is considered good enough to work as VJ/RJ. People who wish to get into the field of RJ/VJ, right after schooling can go for a short term/diploma course to hone their skills and work as a VJ/RJ.

For short term courses in VJ, a minimum qualification is 10th standard Clear diction, pronunciation, flare and fluency in the language, pleasing personality, good sense of Humor, creative bent of mind and spontaneity are desired.

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